LEMON PARMESAN GARLIC ROASTED POTATOES RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 lb red potatoes (washed and halved)
• 2 Tbl olive oil
• 2 Tbl butter (melted)
• 1 tsp Real Salt *
• 1/2 tsp rosemary
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 4 large cloves garlic (minced)
• juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 Cup good quality Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 Cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves and stems (chopped fine)
• about 1/3 Cup extra parsley leaves to finish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat the oven to 375 F. Have a large baking sheet ready.
2. Place the halved potatoes in a large bowl.
3. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, butter, salt, rosemary, basil, paprika, black pepper, garlic, lemon juice and zest, Parmesan and 1/2 c parsley.
4. Spray the baking sheet with nonstick or brush it with oil and arrange the potatoes on it cut-side down.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the potatoes. Return them to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the cut-sides are golden brown.
6. Toss with the extra parsley leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.